Nordic Noir discussion

Although we have tried to capture all the Nordic Noir authors, we are infallible! So, who did we miss???

three of my favorites that I didn't see listed are Camilla Lackberg, Arnaulder Indraoson and Jo Nesbo.

Are you sure...did you look at the longer list..I think I put AI and JN on there myself!

Okay found the list sorry but here is one that is not on it. Karin Alvtegen.

Also three more that I read and like, Helena Tusten - The Glass Devil and Anne Holt, she has a new one coming out soon, 1222 and I believe is new herself, at least to the US and Peter Hoeg,The Quiet Girl. I'll stop now.

nah - keep doing diane...the more the merrier

I am only familiar with Jo Nesbo. I read The Snowman and absolutely loved it. I look forward to exploring new authors that I learn of in here.

Hands down..James Thompson..probably one of the most twisted I have ever read..that is one of the reasons I am stalking him from several thousand miles! I would be remiss to say it was Karin Fossum and Haken Nessar who turned me onto this genre though.

Wow, Diane..those are all new authors to me..

Naomi, I agree about James Thompson being twisted. I loved Snow Angels.

Don't see Kjell Eriksson on the author list and I just bought home The Hand That Trembles and he also wrote The Princess of Burundi, his main character is a woman detective named Ann Lindell.

Oh, we will have to add him, Diane..I was looking at his stuff the other day.

I quite like Yrsa Sigurdardottir not quite as gritty and gruesome as some of the Nordic writers, but her books are well paced and great to curl up with on a wet Sunday afternoon.......maybe because of the noir she wouldn't be included but I'm new to this site so please forgive me if I'm in the wrong

Do you want to start a thread for her under authors, Sandra, since you are so familiar with her works.

Started with Steig Larsson and really enjoyed that. Then moved on to Jo Nesbo, so far have read the first four translated into English. Really enjoyed them especially The Redeemer. Plan to read the next 2 when I get a chance. Currently reading Henning Mankell, first read the first three Joel Gustafason novels and now starting on the first Wallander novel. Also loved watching The Killing (Danish version)' US version not as good. Any ideas for next authors?

Uhhh, Helen..how did you get your hands on the Danish version? We are all drooling over here.

I am a big fan of Karin Fossum, Hakan Nesser and James Thompson..those are always who I recommend first.

Naomi wrote: "Uhhh, Helen..how did you get your hands on the Danish version? We are all drooling over here.

I am a big fan of Karin Fossum, Hakan Nesser and James Thompson..those are always who I recommend fi..."

Yes, I am drooling.

Rachelle wrote: "I am only familiar with Jo Nesbo. I read The Snowman and absolutely loved it. I look forward to exploring new authors that I learn of in here."

Jo Nesbo's The Red Breast starts somewhat slowly with a WW2 backstory, but now I'm 3/4 into the book and enjoying it very much.

I think that is one of my favorites by him, Joe. I liked the mix of Historical fiction and current mystery and how the two fed into one another.

Arnaldur Indriðason, Jo Nesbø, Stieg Larsson, Henning Mankell...

My favorites are Stieg Larsson and Mankell but I've never read any book by Nesbo, not yet.

I plan to read Jar City by Arnaldur Indriðason next. I have had the book for a long time so it's really time to read it. I need to finish off 2 books 1st.

Good book...

Naomi wrote: "Good book..."

just added to my TBR, thanks Marilyn!!

Poor Laura is going to have a never-ending TBR list!!

ETA...actually you already do!! lol

Naomi wrote: "Poor Laura is going to have a never-ending TBR list!!

ETA...actually you already do!! lol"

well, since we joined GR, this is our destiny!!!

Laura wrote: "Naomi wrote: "Poor Laura is going to have a never-ending TBR list!!

ETA...actually you already do!! lol"

well, since we joined GR, this is our destiny!!!"

LMBO!! Truer words...never spoken!!

So far I've discovered Stieg Larsson, Hakan Nesser, Jo Nesbo and Henning Mankell and I have really enjoyed them all but my favorite so far is probably Jo Nesbo.
I'm looking forward to discovering new authors through this group which makes me believe my TBR list will also grow!

as a recommendaton for you guys - I have a personal bookshelf called Nordic Noir and using the new recommendations tool, I have gotten recommended some new authors...(they won't all be nordic, but they are supposedly noir)

Nidia wrote: "So far I've discovered Stieg Larsson, Hakan Nesser, Jo Nesbo and Henning Mankell and I have really enjoyed them all but my favorite so far is probably Jo Nesbo.
I'm looking forward to discovering n..."

Welcome..yeppers..the old tbr list will grow...right Laura!

I think Henning Mankell is my favorite with Jo Nesbo a close second.

Marjorie wrote: "I still like the classic Martin Beck mysteries by Maj Stowall and Per Wahloo a lot -- although I am not sure they are "noir," they are certainly "Nordic." I re-read Roseanna recently..."

Marjorie..you nailed it with CL's books..that is why I have such a hard time with them..you are right that they are much more romance/women's lit than true NN

I love the Stowall and Wahloo books-especially The Laughing Policeman. I also like Nesbo and Karin Fossum (assuming she's Nordic Noir). I haven't read any Lackberg and what I'm reading here isn't making want to run out to read her.

I also am loving Jussi Adler-Olsen & can't wait to read more. And I liked the Stieg Larsson trilogy.

Obviously I have a lot of work to do.

I never thought of Peter Hoeg as Nordic Noir, but I adore all his work.

I've only read Larsson so far & have Nesbo in the wings but I'd like to thank everyone on this thread for increasing my TBR list so much... seriously, thanks a bunch ;P

LOL I know what you mean!! My list was huge already, but now!! I can't wait to finish some of the books I'm reading now so I can start Snow Angels.

Martha wrote: "LOL I know what you mean!! My list was huge already, but now!! I can't wait to finish some of the books I'm reading now so I can start Snow Angels."

The book shop people are going to think I'm up to something when I next go in and buy books - I'll blame it all on you guys :P

I now can't wait to start The Redbreast and I have so many before then :(

Don´t know if Mons Kallentofts books are translated to english, but I think he fit the profile as noir. Some people think his books are a bit weird.

Mons Kallentoft

Midwinter Sacrifice

Thats the first in the series, and also answers my question about translation

One of the very few I've not liked so far.he gives the dead person a voice. I don't much like that. Also too psychological for my taste, rather like Karen pFossum.i much prefer the classic police procedural, like the Beck series, Persson, and Helene Tursten

Would David Hewson be considered Nordic Noir. I read the Killing and I am at present reading The House of Dolls He displays some elements. Jury still out on him for me.

MARILYN wrote: "Naomi wrote: "Uhhh, Helen..how did you get your hands on the Danish version? We are all drooling over here.

I am a big fan of Karin Fossum, Hakan Nesser and James Thompson..those are always who I ..."

Did you read Karin Fossum's newer book "Bad Intentions" and what did you think? Anyone?

Helen wrote: "Would David Hewson be considered Nordic Noir. I read the Killing and I am at present reading The House of Dolls He displays some elements. Jury still out on him for me."

dont' think Netherlands really falls into the Nordic area - Noir yes, Nordic no